Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Pension and private healthcare

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship (A+ rated)

Career progression

Job summary

Huddersfield Vets for Pets is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery to join our friendly, close-knit team. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week, no out-of-hours work, and a strong focus on surgical development within a busy first-opinion practice.

You will own cases, advance your surgical skills, and benefit from a £5,000 welcome bonus, relocation support, visa sponsorship, pension and private healthcare, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon eligible to practice in the UK.
• Ambition to develop surgical interests and take ownership of complex cases.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week, including Saturday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee surgical procedures with supervision as needed.
• Develop surgical skills and contribute to clinical progression within the team.

Skills

Surgical skills

Veterinary surgery

Job description

Up to £75,000 DOE | Full-Time (40 Hours) | Surgical Focus | No OOH | £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Take your surgical skills to the next level at Huddersfield Vets for Pets

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for surgery and looking for an opportunity to further develop your clinical skills? Huddersfield Vets for Pets is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated vet to join our friendly, close-knit team.

We’re a small, dedicated team within a busy, well-established first-opinion practice, offering a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop your surgical interests. You’ll have the scope to build on your existing experience, take ownership of cases and further develop your surgical capabilities, supported by our experienced regional colleagues.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, including 1 in 3 Saturdays, with no out-of-hours work, giving you an excellent work-life balance.

What we offer

• Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Full-time, 40-hour working week
• Surgical development and clinical progression opportunities
• No OOH
• 1 in 3 Saturdays
• Pension and private healthcare
• Paid professional memberships
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts, including up to 20% off at Pets at Home
• Relocation support, including from overseas
• Visa sponsorship available (A+ rated sponsor)

Support to help you thrive

We’re committed to helping our vets grow, whether that means developing surgical confidence, expanding clinical interests or working towards further qualifications. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your contribution is valued and your professional development encouraged.

At Vets for Pets, everyone is welcome. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and can be their best.

If you’re passionate about surgery and want to develop your career within a friendly, supportive practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

HD3 4BZ

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!